Surgical Instruments Manual
- Scissors
All types of scissors have either sharp or blunt edges:
- (A: Sharp-Sharp)
- (B: Blunt-Blunt)
Additionally, all types have blades that are either straight or curved.
Figure (1)
Mayo and Metzenbaum
- Mayo Scissors (B): Used for cutting thick fascia and sutures.
- Metzenbaum Scissors (A): Thinner than Mayo scissors and used for cutting delicate tissues.
